Halloween is all about showing off how creative you are, and the best Halloween craft of all? Your DIY Halloween costume! Homemade Halloween costumes are becoming more and more popular every year — we’ve seen some pretty wicked DIY vampire and witch costumes that you have to check out.
If you’re still stuck on Halloween costume ideas, it’s no myth that unicorn costumes will never go out of style. With help from bloggers and celebrities alike, we’ve found the best ways to dress up as a unicorn this Halloween, complete with unicorn headbands, DIY unicorn makeup, and more. Plus, we included last-minute options for you to buy if you’re running low on time.
DIY Galactic Unicorn Costume
If you’re a fan of NBC’s Superstore, you’ll remember when Cheyenne wore an out-of-this-world DIY unicorn costume. The best thing about this Pinterest-worthy combination is that you probably already have half the items lying around your house.
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DIY Unicorn Costume Makeup
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Thanks to YouTuber Promise Phan, you can upgrade your DIY unicorn costume with a little Halloween makeup magic. With plenty of pastels and some rhinestones, you can look exactly like the mythical creature (we think). For an added touch, add a horn and flower headband.
Unicorn Costume Makeup Essentials
DIY Unicorn Costume for Kids
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Kids’ unicorn costumes are more popular than ever. A homemade kids’ unicorn costume is super easy to put together — just remember, the more color, the better.
For starters, slip your child into a unicorn hoodie and a pair of bright leggings. Then throw a colorful fairy tutu over top and secure it with kid-sized rainbow suspenders. You’ve just dressed the cutest unicorn in the neighborhood!
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DIY Unicorn Costume for Teens
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YouTuber LaurDIY bought craft materials from the dollar store to create her unicorn horn and rainbow skirt. She grabbed a white tank top from her closet to complete her look.
Teen Unicorn Costume Essentials
DIY Unicorn Costume for Babies
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As always, find something that’s comfortable and not too tight for your baby. A rainbow skirt and elastic unicorn headband can do just the trick.
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DIY Unicorn Boxtume Costume
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One of our all time favorite Halloween ideas is using DIY-ing costumes from Amazon boxes. It’s creative and eco-friendly. Here, you’ll see how Tatertots & Jello crafted this kid’s costume using two medium-size boxes. They even provide a free template for you to download.
Unicorn Boxtume Essentials
DIY Unicorn Headband
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Headbands are an easy way to whip up a low effort costume at the last minute. If you have an old headband and a hot glue gun laying around, you can create your own unicorn headband within a couple of hours. You can purchase a craft unicorn horn at a craft store or make your own using a paper towel roll.
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DIY Unicorn Dress Costume
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Making your own unicorn dress can be easy, and doesn’t always require sewing. Eyelashes are one of the most iconic characteristics of unicorns, so it’s a cute idea to hot glue some glitter felt-shaped lashes on your dress.
If you don’t think you have the time (or patience) to create your own, Amazon has a few unicorn dress options.
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DIY Sparkling Unicorn Costume
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Your unicorn costume doesn’t have to be custom-made to look elaborate. Pair a lavender sequin top with a rainbow maxi skirt, and use temporary hair color or a pastel wig to get the full unicorn effect. Add pink self-adhesive sequins by your collar bone for more sparkle.
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DIY Unicorn Goddess Costume
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Long and wispy lashes are truly the key to unicorn makeup. We love how this cosplayer used a headpiece instead of a typical headband to attach her horn, giving off major goddess vibes.
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DIY Fairy Unicorn Costume
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You can also take the fairy route when creating your unicorn costume, because in the world of fantasy, anything is fair game. You can add wings and a fairy wand for a magical touch.
Fairy Unicorn Costume Essentials
DIY Glitter Glam Unicorn Costume
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A frosty highlight will do, but don’t be afraid to play with face decals and glitter eye makeup for a more glamorous look. Some face decals come with sticky backings, but if not, you can use eyelash glue for support. Experiment using different colors and shapes on the cheeks and nose.
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DIY Unicorn Costume for Pets
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Pets can also take part in dressing up — just make sure the headpiece you put on them sits comfortably and doesn’t interfere with their ears, and always make sure to supervise them. Some costume brands sell unicorn capes and headbands for cats and dogs.
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Cute Unicorn Onesie Costumes
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When you’re in a pinch, all you need is one piece to pull together a unicorn costume. The classic onesie will keep you warm and in the spirit. Bonus: Once Halloween’s over, you’ll still have a warm pajama set to snuggle in during the cold winter season.
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Inflatable Unicorn Costumes
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Inflatable costumes typically include a mini fan and a battery pack to keep the costume blown up. You can opt for a full-blown unicorn costume suit or a half costume that makes you appear you’re riding one.
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